OSHA Inspection: RALPH LONGO CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    JOBSITE:  The employees, operating a Husqvarna chainsaw to cut wood and/or tree stump were not wearing cut-resistantant leg protection.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    JOBSITE:  The employer had not conducted the Workplace Hazard Assessment to determine the necessity and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the employees.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    JOBSITE:  The employees, required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) were not trained in the Workplace Hazard Assessment pertaining to the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    JOBSITE:  The employees, working/walking in close proximity of the removal of uprooted tree stump and /or operating a chainsaw were not wearing face/eye protection.    On or about 3/27/13, the employee, who was standing in close proximity of the removal of the uprooted tree stump operation to guide the excavator operator was hit by pieces of big stone and sustained a severe laceration over right eyebrow.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:    JOBSITE:  One employee performing removal of an uprooted tree stump was not wearing head protection.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    JOBSITE:  The employer had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication program where employees were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) gasoline, hydraulic fluid, and oil.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    JOBSITE:  The employer did not provide information and training on Hazard Communication program to employees who were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) gasoline, hydraulic fluid, and oil.